TRONlives

Hello!

I would like some new wheels for my 1999 ES 300. I've been reading through the forums for a few weeks then decided to make an account.

I was finding a lot of good information about 3rd gen ES's however everyone that contributed had modified or planned to modify:
- ride height i.e. coilovers
- fenders, rolled
- didn't mind rubbing or negative handling results

I would like help finding a wheel/tire combination that requires no modifications to my stock suspension. Stock with OE replacement quick struts by Monroe...
- 17" or 18" wheel & tire
- no suspension, fender modifications required (what's sunken battleship refer to thought?) to prevent rubbing
- no degradation in handling
- hoping I can match a ftting tire size that comes in a summer tire of some level.
- will spacers widen the fitment options?

Any feedback would be appreciated ✌️

LeX2K

17" is the largest you'll want to go IMO after that the tire profile will be too low. Use a tire size calculator for example to get almost the same diameter on a 17" you can run 215/50/17 or 205/55/17

Oro

215/55/-17 would be the closest diameter to stock, no mods needed.

225/50-17 is actually my choice. A little bit firmer handling, and a better fit on the typical 17" wheel width.

Lexus take off-wheels from other models will typically have the correct offset so you don't need spacers.

EDIT: The tire sizes above are closest for the 2002-2006 which came with the 215/60-16 as stock. Definitely will work for you, but might have 1 or 2% more induced instrumentation error.

aethered

I have a similar plan in mind as OP, does the width of the rim matter at all? Say, would a 17x7.5 rim fit fine without any mods? Sorry if this seems like I'm hijacking the thread.

TRONlives

All right, that's a fair point! Idk why but I seem to remember these 17" tires being weirdly more expensive. Hopefully I can find a good summer tire, touring at least.

TRONlives

Thanks for the info! Handling is more firm but he ride doesn't suffer much? I see what you're saying,these mentioned sizes have a very low instr error so I think this is where I want to be. I tried a set of mid 2000 IS wheels but man, that offset is crazy.

TRONlives

Thats a good question, I'd like to know if typical 17" wheel widths fit as well.